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The cost of independent living in Effingham is about $5,796 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 129 options. Read 1165 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
We are a geriatric residential assisted living, honoring aging in place, providing end-of-life care, respite care, and adult day care services. We have both private and semi private rooms, with all the comforts of home. It's important our clients maintain the ability to do at they want when they...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Uniquely equipped to provide comprehensive assisted care, The Arches is an ideal assisted living community for those among the more-than four-million Americans challenged by Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.The care given to each resident is our first priority, and the quality of that care is...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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5 stars! The best place to visit a loved one, fun staff, beautiful setting, and the best breakfast I've ever had! [Removed] wouldn't leave this place, even if you offered for her to go back home.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Photo of Larrabee Village
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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The staff at The Golden Crest are very friendly, ready to help and are available to answer your questions. They keep the community well maintained. Mom thinks the food is good most of the time. She enjoys...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Golden Crest The Golden Crest Senior Wellness Resort is a comfortable assisted living community located in beautiful rural Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Our resort-style community provides an enriching and activity-filled environment overlooking farmland with spectacular views of...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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My loved one is a resident at Peabody Home and things are very good for her at this facility. She has friends and is well liked by the staff.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Peabody Home, home of independent, assisted living, and nursing, located in the heart of Franklin, NH. We are highly known for our consistent activities that we have for our residents. We make living fun! We encourage family and friend to have luncheons with the residents. We have fun activities...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Gray Manor
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Effingham, NH

The average cost of senior living in Effingham is $5,796 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Livermore, NH with an average of $3,975 per month.

Independent living costs in Effingham, NH, vs. nearby cities

Effingham, NH
$5,796/mo
$4,216/mo

Independent living costs in Effingham, NH, vs. state and national averages

Effingham, NH
$5,796/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

Independent living costs in Effingham, NH, vs. other senior living options

$6,774/mo
Independent Living
$5,796/mo

Independent living costs in Effingham, NH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,820/mo
Studio
$4,288/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,939/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,799/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,500/mo

Senior living costs in Effingham vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Effingham, NH
Column state: New Hampshire
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEffingham, NHNew HampshireU.S.
Independent Living$5,796/mo$5,456/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$6,668/mo$6,387/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$6,774/mo$6,467/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Effingham, NH:$5,796/mo
New Hampshire:$5,456/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Effingham, NH:$6,668/mo
New Hampshire:$6,387/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Effingham, NH:$6,774/mo
New Hampshire:$6,467/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
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Independent living costs in Effingham, NH, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Effingham and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Effingham, NH

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Effingham have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Effingham, NH$3,852/mo$4,080/mo-5.6%
New Hampshire$4,082/mo$4,348/mo-6.1%
National$3,259/mo$3,168/mo+2.9%
Effingham, NH
2024 average cost:$3,852/mo
2023 average cost:$4,080/mo
Percent change:-5.6%
New Hampshire
2024 average cost:$4,082/mo
2023 average cost:$4,348/mo
Percent change:-6.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,259/mo
2023 average cost:$3,168/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Effingham

Recent reviews for independent living in Effingham

Harmony Homes By the Bay in Durham, NH

4.7
I honestly can not understand why someone would say that they walked in Harmony Homes By the Bay and thought it was dark and dirty. The opposite is true. After experience with countless nursing/assisted living facilities, I chose for mom to live here, both of us could not be happier! It’s ...
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Stroudwater Lodge in Westbrook, ME

4.0
So far it has been a great fit for my mom at the Stroudwater Lodge. It is a new and beautiful community. It is the first one we toured and it had everything we needed. It is very convenient for my mom to get to her nearby Dr. appointments. Most of the time the communication is pretty good with ...
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The Enclave of Scarborough

4.1
The staff are all lovely and very friendly and supportive to my mom and to the family. They are approachable and quick to respond to needs or requests. My mom's room is always clean and her laundry is done promptly. The only issue my mom has is that she doesn't care for the food. They have ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Wide range of activities. Residents of various communities express enjoyment in the diverse range of activities offered, such as gardening, bingo, trivia nights, museum outings, and more. For instance, at Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living, the activities director is praised for her creativity and dedication to ...
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Attentive and caring staff. Several reviews mention the friendly and compassionate nature of the staff in different communities. For example, at The Grande at South Portland, loved ones are kept informed and updated on any care concerns, and staff members go above and beyond to ensure residents' happiness and comfort.
Thoughtfully designed facilities. Many reviews comment on the cleanliness, modernity, and overall pleasant atmosphere of the communities. At Pleasant View Retirement, the historic building and well-equipped amenities like a library and sun porch add to the residents' sense of home.
Individually tailored care plans. Some residents and their families mention the customized care plans provided, such as memory care services or assistance with daily tasks. At Holiday Woods at Canco, for instance, staff members are praised for their adaptability and consideration of residents' unique needs.
Nutritious and delicious meals. The quality of meals is frequently mentioned in positive reviews, with several residents and families expressing satisfaction with the variety, taste, and accommodations for dietary restrictions. For example, at Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living, the chef is applauded for creating deli ...
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Strong sense of community. A sense of belonging and camaraderie is mentioned frequently across reviews. Residents of Pleasant View Retirement and Holiday Kittery Estates, for example, speak of making friends and feeling welcomed by both staff and fellow residents.
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Effingham independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Effingham independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Effingham, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Effingham independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Effingham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.8%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.9%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
24.3%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.5%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.9%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Effingham independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Effingham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
21.6%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.3%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
20.7%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Effingham independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Effingham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Effingham, NHNational
Activity director
Activity director
27.9%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.2%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.7%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.5%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.1%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.7%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.5%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.2%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
31.5%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
19.8%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.5%
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Carriage Hill Assisted Living, The Pines Of Newmarket and Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown are the top-rated independent living facilities near Effingham, New Hampshire. See full list of communities.
There are 129 independent living facilities near Effingham, New Hampshire. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Effingham, New Hampshire are Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown and The Pines Of Newmarket. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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